~ Choose from Restored Original or NOS Ford sockets ~

These bulb sockets are a great way to replace damaged sockets in your early Ford vehicle. They use 194 type bulbs including our selection of 194 type LED and SMD bulbs. These sockets are designed to twist and lock into place into the indexed holes in the rear of most 1968 and later Ford instrument (gauge) clusters. The original Ford part number for these sockets is C8OZ-13711-A. They were used in many 1968 Fords and nearly all Ford vehicles by 1970 and into the early 1980s.

We sell these two different ways:

Restored - Our restored factory Ford bulbs sockets are cleaned and then inspected for ANY kind of damage or defect, including chips, melted plastic, broken tabs, and even discoloration of the plastic. Those that pass our strict visual inspection are cleaned and tested to confirm the condition of their brass contacts. Only the best used sockets pass inspection and testing are sold here. Less than half of the used sockets we obtain make it through this process. In fact, these restored sockets are more perfect than many that left the factory. We guarantee all of our restored sockets to be in condition equal to or better than the photo. These sockets are sold individually (no bulb included).

NOS Ford - Our NOS stock Ford bulb sockets came straight from the Ford assembly line. We obtained them from a former Ford employee who ended up with a box on them from his time working at the Ford Dearborn assembly plant. They are EXACTLY as they came to the factory and even include the incandescent bulbs, just as they came to Ford. (Original bulbs have no guarantee.) The original Ford part number for these sockets is C8OZ-13711-A. We have a very limited supply of these parts. These sockets are sold individually (bulb included).

We also offer a lower cost, high quality aftermarket replacement bulb sockets for those who are less concerned with OEM parts. Here is a Link to those sockets on our site. If you are just seeking a part that fits and functions properly and want to save a couple bucks, our replacement sockets are a great option.